He took the reins of the affordable housing nonprofit at a time of transition and leaves it with a strong plan for the future.
![GLEN STUBBE � gstubbe@startribune.com -- Tuesaday, July 13, 2010 -- St. Cloud, Minn. -- ] Arctic Cat's St. Cloud plant. The company recently announced plans to produce snowmobile engines there making them more vertically-integrated. ORG XMIT: MIN2012091320223569 ORG XMIT: MIN1304051542286038](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/EIPHX4JD3ZG252WMI7S4SPEDQI.jpg?&w=80&ar=1:1&fit=crop)
More from Small Business
Real Estate
Developer is starting to make his mark in Twin Cities through affordable housing projects
Johnny Opara and his JO Cos. have $200 million in projects in the pipeline and opened a $23.4 million affordable housing complex in Brooklyn Center earlier this month.
December 18, 2024
Business
If you’ve noticed more pop-up markets in Minnesota, you’re right. Young adults are fueling the trend.
From Holidazzle in Minneapolis and Glow in St. Paul to markets in breweries and art fairs in churches, the markets give makers and entrepreneurs a low-barrier place to start.
December 17, 2024
Small Business
MyPillow and Mike Lindell sue another lender, claiming $1.2M loan was a ‘sham’
He alleges a New York cash advance company charged an “illegal, usurious” interest rate of 409%.
December 10, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis City Council fails to override Frey’s veto of labor standards board as 2 members flip votes
Mayor Jacob Frey says he’s confident he and the council can reach a compromise in January.
December 5, 2024
Real Estate
Project for Pride in Living announces new CEO as the nonprofit’s longtime leader retires
Karla Henderson will become chief executive of the affordable housing organization on Jan. 6, once Paul Williams steps down after 11 years.
December 3, 2024
Small Business
Downtown St. Paul program pairs small businesses with empty storefronts (and zero rent)
The St. Paul Downtown Alliance filled vacant retail space by setting up businesses with free six-month leases.
December 3, 2024
Retail
Minnesota's small businesses pin hopes on Small Business Saturday
While Black Friday is seen as the premier day for big box retail shoppers on the day after Thanksgiving, the Saturday shines a light on millions of small, independent stores.
November 30, 2024
Business
Small, local shops keep St. Paul’s Grand Avenue alive amid continued vacancies
GoodThings, Red Balloon, Frattallone’s and more look to put the important commercial strip back on people’s shopping radar this holiday season.
November 26, 2024
Retail
New campaign with actor Steve McQueen’s family encourages passing down Red Wing boots to heirs
A new McQueen boot is part of a slow-fashion trend, with ads that suggest customers can “will” their boots.
November 20, 2024
Business
Twin Cities restaurants seeing a slow start to holiday season, and they desperately need some cheer
So far, this has not been a great year for area restaurants, and holiday bookings are down.
November 19, 2024
Business
More food companies are getting snatched up, and they all have something in common
Steve Young, managing partner at Manna Tree, explains what is driving the fierce M&A activity in the food industry right now and how Minnesota is part of it.
November 18, 2024
Eat & Drink
The suburbs vs. Minneapolis: Where will restaurants go?
Rising costs and regulations in the city are driving restaurateurs to outlying areas hungry for change.
November 16, 2024